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Norman Smith Obituary
NORMAN J. SMITH "Smitty"
On Sunday, September 25, 2011, of Rockville, MD. Beloved husband of Gay Smith; father of Robin Smith and Kelly Smith; grandfather of Bradley, Max and Marlee Smith; brother of Mary Rosenthal and Mildred "Buppy" Waller and the late William, Barbara and Edward Smith. Also survived by many loving family members and friends. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Tuesday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., where funeral service will be held, on Wednesday, September 28, 2011 at 11 a.m. Interment Cedar Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Montgomery Co. Fire Department Station #23, 121 Rollins Ave., Rockville, MD 20852.www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com
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Nicholson
September 30, 2011
I know that your family is hurting right now. My heartfelt prayers go out to your family. God has promised through his son, he will call our loved ones who has died, and they will hear his voice, and will come out. God can never lie. All of his promises comes true. Titus 1:2 and Joshua 23:14. Trust Him, and He will always be there for You!
Angie Brennan
September 30, 2011
We were very sorry to hear about Smitty and our deepest sympathy to Gay, Kelly and Robin. "To live in the hearts of those you leave behind, is not to die" and I believe you have lead a good good life to be remembered that way - Smitty did just that and he did it his way! Gay we will call you soon to get together - until then we hope you and the kids are comforted by the fact that Smitty was much loved by everyone.
September 29, 2011
You will forever be in our hearts...Rest in Peace Smitty...know that your friends and family will be there for Gay,and the kids.....love from the Kings
Jerry Villella
September 28, 2011
Just found out about Smitty and it was the first time that a smile or great memory didn't happen when the big man's name came up. Deepest sympathy to Gay, the kids and all the family he treasured so much.
Smitty's generousity, laugh, love of family and zest for life will always bring smiles to everyone who had the good fortune to know him.
Denny Scott
September 27, 2011
To Uncle Smitty,
Clearly one of the most caring, thoughtful and compassionate men I ever knew. He was one that always had a kind and uplifting word. And as a kid, I will always remember and cherish those Sunday summer afternoons at the pool. I know now that not only was it fun, but a valuable learning experience in seeing how important family was to Uncle Smitty and that he conveyed this fact to me and everyone around him. A lesson that I carry with me today and with my family. Uncle Smitty will be missed but not forgotten. As in the movie a Wonderful Life; Remember no man is a failure who has friends, so in Uncle Smitty’s case he was a very successful man and really did have a wonderful life.
September 27, 2011
Our most heartfelt sympathies to the family. Smitty was a very kind and gentle man. My children will cherish the memories being around him with his many stories and just being a fun person. We will all miss him.
Much Love Tom & Trish Crowell
Max Wilson
September 27, 2011
Are you able to tell me if this is Mr. Smitty that use to be in charge of us policemans for DOD/CIA in Ft. Belvoir, VA?
Jim Martin
September 27, 2011
Smittys'kind heart and warm smile will be with me the rest of my life. What a great guy he was, to everyone. Just like his brothers and sisters who have passed on, his memory will be forever in my heart...FOREVER in my heart..
Kim Aluisi
September 27, 2011
Always the smile ... always the sense of humor ... a memory at every stage of my life.
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